

Must-Hear Health Hacks From the Doctors who Saved My Life
14 snips Mar 14, 2024
Dr. Amy Doneen, medical director at the Prevention Center for Heart and Brain Health, and Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a fellowship-trained physician specializing in nutritional science, share life-saving health hacks. They emphasize the importance of regular lab tests and genetic awareness to catch health issues early. Listeners learn about critical screenings for heart disease and cancer, the connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease, and the need for women to prioritize heart health due to rising risks. Their insights inspire proactive management of overall well-being.
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Regular Lab Testing
- Get your labs drawn regularly, starting at age 18, to establish baselines and catch potential issues early.
- As you age, increase the frequency of lab work, potentially to quarterly, for better health monitoring.
Feeling Well vs. Being Healthy
- Feeling good doesn't guarantee good health; regular checkups are essential, especially with a family history of health issues.
- Ed Mylett's story emphasizes the importance of proactive health checks despite feeling well.
Essential Health Markers
- Test for inflammation markers like LP-PLA2, myeloperoxidase, and hsCRP, which indicate arterial health.
- Consider additional markers like lipoprotein(a), ApoB, glucose tolerance, oral health, sleep, and stress levels.